Maine medevac rescues hiker

Photo By Sgt. Adam Simmler | Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation regiment, train near where the rescue operation took place over Baxter State Park. The terrain of the park can make ground landings difficult. The Army National Guard unit is the only facility in the state that has hoist capabilities to lift objects and personnel out of the park. The Maine Army National Guard trains closely with Baxter State Park to assist them with medical and other emergencies just like this. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Adam J. Simmler)  

BANGOR, ME, UNITED STATES

06.12.2014

Story by Sgt. Angela Parady 

121st Public Affairs Detachment

BANGOR, Maine - The Maine Army National Guard medevac team was called in Tuesday afternoon to assist in the medical evacuation of a 23-year old male from Baxter State Park.

Baxter State Park rangers called the Army Aviation Support Facility to request the medical evacuation after finding the hiker who was suffering from hypothermia, bleeding and neurological issues.

Maine Army National Guard soldiers, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ronald Ireland, the pilot in command of the mission, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kevin Daniel, pilot, Sgt. Greg Milliken, flight medic, and crew chief Sgt. Brandon Dugay reported to Bangor from their homes and workplaces. They prepped for the mission and after receiving approval to move forward, flew directly to Baxter State Park. The patient’s location on Chimney Pont made landing an aircraft in that location unlikely, so he was lifted out of the park using the medevac hoist system, and evaluated by Milliken onboard.

Baxter State Park Rangers had requested the Black Hawk fly directly to Eastern Maine Medical Center based on the patient’s condition. Milliken kept the patient in a stable condition until they arrived at the hospital where he was admitted for further treatment.

• Date Taken: 06.12.2014
• Date Posted: 06.12.2014 10:04
• Story ID: 132882
• Location: BANGOR, ME, US
• Hometown: BANGOR, ME, US